Focus on Public Health

By  Alia Williams, CUIP Intern 

Although our national community spends more on health care than any other nation, we also suffer from many health concerns which are not experienced by others in high-income nations. This disparity has prompted a national movement towards bettering both personal and public health. While this week provides a focused space to set goals for future health, we encourage you to maintain safe and healthy habits year-round. 

Some ideas for bettering personal health and safety include:

  • Self-care
  • Adequate sleep
  • Exercise
  • Good nutrition
  • Emergency preparedness

Some ideas for bettering public health include:

  • Vaccinations
  • Quitting smoking
  • Discussing health access inequality
  • Reducing stigma
  • Other important topics and information can be found here

For more information on national public health, and to sign the pledge to help create a healthy generation, visit the American Public Health Association. For more information about on-campus public health services, visit SHOP and utilize their many important resources. 

Last modified: Oct 14, 2024